There is a wide variety of doors available in the market, such as the glass door, timber door, fiberglass door etc.
Moreover, they have different types of opening and closing mechanisms, such as folded door, pivot door, hinged door, sliding door, flash door.
You will get confused about which door to buy, because of the vast collection available in the market but you have to consider few things before buying doors such as does the door fit with the office or house requirement?
Is the material durable? Is the door mechanism suitable for you?
Nowadays, sliding door is gaining popularity day by day due to its contemporary and stylish looking design.
Furthermore, it is available in many material types and models so you can install it in any part of the home. But the problem attached to it is that many times the door is not energy insulated.
So, when in winters, frost gets developed at the door it will create problem for you and you feel chilly while sitting inside. Or in summer, the heat can come inside your home.
After knowing it, you have put yourself in a dilemma about whether to install it or not.
Don’t worry, here we are providing you with ways that you can adopt and make your door insulted.
Supplies
- Window stripping
- Window films
- Blind/dapper/quilt
- Foam panel
- Wood lumber
- Knife
- Scissor
- Blow-dry
Replacing the Old Weather Stripping
Many times the cause of cold wind is due to the damage of the weather stripping. It is the rubbery material that acts as the barrier and fills the gap when the door is closed.
Pull out the weather stripping and check out whether it is damaged or not. If it is damaged replace it with the new one, it can be readily available at any hardware store near you.
Fix the weather stripping into the grove by pushing it. It’s up to you from which side you want to start either from the top or bottom.
Installing the Window Films
Applying a window film is a wonderful option. It saves you from the chilly wind as well as ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is also used for doors as it is energy efficient and seals the heat and the wind.
Moreover, it is also beneficial in saving the energy bill because the heating, and cooling system consumes less heat. The kits are available in the market, which contains all the things which you need to fix it such as the tape and shrink film sheet.
Another additional highlighted benefit is that you can see clearly from the window. The installation process is easy; CAN clean the surface from dirt and debris by ANY shampoo.
Then unroll the plastic on the table and cut the size of the plastic a little bit more in size than of the window. After this, apply the same cleaning solution on the window and don’t leave any spot dry.
Here comes the tricky part now you have to remove the liner from the film before removing the liner wet your fingertips then separate it by the fingernail corner.
If you are using adhesive film, then re spray the solution on it. But if you are using non-adhesive, then not spray it. It’s time to put the film on the window. Press the wet side on the window and smooth it, so all the four corners have an equal side then blow-dry the plastic
Window Treatments
You can cover your door with drapery. These are made up of heavy fabric such as velvet silk etc, which can block the heat or cold winds to entering your home. They come in the set of two and are long enough to cover all your doors sometime go beneath it.
As it is available in the vast range of style and color so you can install it according to your choice
You can also install the blinds on your door. They are a wide variety is available in the market which has specially designed for the doors.
The vertical cellar shades or vertical screen has recommended as the door is open by vertical sliding; they are available in a variety of styles and colors but always chose those who are highly durable and those which give you protection against the cold winds and heat.
Windows quilt is an excellent option which you can apply on your sliding door and window.
As it keeps your home or office warm in summers and cool in the winter because of the fabric which has used in its manufacturing
Foam Insulation will do Wonder
If nothing work then give a try to rigid foam panel of home insulation as it works wonderfully to keep your home warm. You can shop it from the market, and due to its light in weight, you can easily work on it. Cut it according to the size of the window and install it.
Moreover, while cutting for the sliding door, first determine the length and width of the panel is according to the sliding door choice is your either you can cover the entire the whole door or non-opening part of the door. After this cut the panel
After this, you have to install the frame around the whole panel. You have to cut the lumber wood 1x 3-inch same size of the panel then attach the panel with the help of glue.
To give it a nice look paint it with a neutral color and fix it with the window and sliding door
Tips
- Always check the material before buying because many time there are separate products for insulation from wind and heat.
Conclusion
We hope that you find this article informative and interesting. And after reading this article, you have got the idea of insulating the slide door.
All the best for the whole process.